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WV05 ZBE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,082 mi
Last recorded45,082 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 ZBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 45,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door handle sticky

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner door welded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 39,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,615 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 32,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet pull insecure

o/s/r mud flap insecure

o/s/r tyre signs of cracks in tread

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,147 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 19,348 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,929 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,605 miles

Advise front wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,337 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WV05 ZBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV05 ZBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV05 ZBE registered?

WV05 ZBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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